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Obituary: Leo William Kraft

A Captain in the Vietnam War and a decorated helicopter pilot of the United States Army passes away at 77.

Obituary published and funeral arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory

Leo William Kraft

Leo William Kraft, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at the age of 77. Leo was born in Berwyn, IL, on June 16, 1945, the son of the late Leo Henry and Kathryn Elizabeth (nee Epstein) Kraft. Leo worked for UPS for more than 30 years. He was a Captain in the Vietnam War and a decorated helicopter pilot of the United States Army.

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Leo is survived by his sister, Kathryn Lee Kraft.

He is preceded by his parents, Leo and Kathryn Kraft; and brothers, Paul, David, Charles, and Peter Kraft.

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Funeral Services for Leo William Kraft will be held privately by the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to the Wounded Warrior Project.

For more information, please call the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home at 815-741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com where you can share a favorite memory or leave an online condolence.

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